Linking Lean and Your Scheduling System (MRP/ERP)

1 day
Workshop / Implementation time varies

Many companies today already have a scheduling system in place prior to implementing
Lean Conversion. After implementing Lean, they continue to use their system as it was always used. Their results are unsatisfactory and now many are questioning the continued use of their
system. They want to "turn off MRP" so it will not interfere with their Lean improvements. Often however, desire conflicts with corporate direction to use mandated corporate
systems.

Computer systems still play an important role in a Lean environment but with less focus on scheduling internal activities and
more focus on the planning and control activities within the larger supply chain. The need for production status reports is replaced by the need to clearly identify the required labor and tooling
resources requirements. A more detailed materials focus ensures that production materials are at the right place, in the right quantity and at the right time. Finished products are moved
from the work area to the shipping area without unplanned accumulation. Typically, your existing computer system can be used effectively with little change to support Lean.

Course DescriptionIn this workshop participants will be taught the right way to schedule in a lean environment. We will
discuss:

Why conventional methods do not work in
the Lean environment

Why lean conversion scheduling requires a
different approach

Why the failures to re-think this vital
area may roadblock or nullify your other lean efforts